(CALVERT CITY, Ky.) — Despite threatening skies and a forecast that called for rain throughout the weekend, 21 competitive skeet shooters from four states gathered at the Calvert City Gun Club over Memorial Day weekend for the Cypress Creek Open Skeet Shoot — and the weather cooperated just enough to crown a dominant champion.
Barry Stevenson of Calvert City walked away as the High Overall winner, shattering an impressive 398 out of 400 targets across all events and claiming victories in the 12-gauge, 20-gauge, and 28-gauge individual competitions.
Stevenson’s closest competitor throughout the day was Dr. Kenneth Ford of Sharpe, Ky., who finished as High Overall Runner Up with 392/400 and proved to be a force across multiple disciplines — earning a win in Doubles and placing in the top two in three additional events. Mike Galloway of Dexter, Mo., rounded out the High Overall podium with 391/400.
The competition required shoot-off tiebreakers in both the 28-gauge and .410 events to settle the final standings, underscoring the level of marksmanship on display.
Stevenson and Ford also teamed up to sweep the 2-Man Team event, claiming all six team competitions.
Full Results:
Doubles 🥇 Dr. Kenneth Ford (Sharpe, Ky.) — 98/100 🥈 Tim Payne (Owensboro, Ky.) — 96/100 🥉 Bart Redman (Possum Trot, Ky.) — 94/100
12-Gauge 🥇 Barry Stevenson (Calvert City, Ky.) — 100/100 🥈 Dr. Kenneth Ford — 99/100 🥉 Jody Stevenson (Calvert City, Ky.) — 99/100
20-Gauge 🥇 Barry Stevenson — 100/100 🥈 Dr. Kenneth Ford — 99/100 🥉 Davis Minton (Dexter, Mo.) — 98/100
28-Gauge (Tiebreaker required) 🥇 Barry Stevenson — 100/100 🥈 Mike Galloway (Dexter, Mo.) — 100/100 🥉 Tom Selley (Lebanon, Tenn.) — 97/100
.410 (Tiebreaker required) 🥇 Barry Stevenson — 98/100 🥈 Dr. Kenneth Ford — 98/100 🥉 Mike Galloway — 97/100
High Overall 🥇 Barry Stevenson — 398/400 🥈 Dr. Kenneth Ford — 392/400 🥉 Mike Galloway — 391/400
The Calvert City Gun Club draws competitors from across the region, with this year’s field representing Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, and at least one additional state. The Cypress Creek Open continues to be a marquee event on the regional skeet shooting calendar.
